Three years after a spectacular on-pad explosion that destroyed an Israeli communications satellite, SpaceX boosted a Falcon 9 rocket into orbit Thursday night. The satellite will provide broadcast, broadband and high-speed data services across Africa. Watch the launch here. Source
8/6/19: Red and Blue
Trump to visit Texas, Ohio in wake of shootings; Ohio Gov. pushing for ‘red flag’ gun laws Source
Farmers fear impact of escalating trade war with China
Wall Street stabilized as the Dow gained back nearly half of what it lost Monday when traders grew anxious over the escalating trade war with China. But American farmers are still worried. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Picture of officers leading black man by rope sparks outrage
The Galveston Police Department issued an apology, after disturbing images of an arrest sparked outrage online. The photo, taken by a witness, shows white officers on horseback, leading a black man tethered to what looks like a leash. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Handcuffed man is led by rope down street by cops on horseback
Man being held for trespassing was handcuffed and had rope attached to the cuffs in downtown Galveston, Texas Source
NCAA raises bar for criteria of agents representing players who want to test waters of NBA Draft
The adapting of the new standards is being dubbed the ‘Rich Paul Rule’ Source
2019 NFL Training Camp Battles: Vikings offensive line is much improved heading into the season
First-round pick Garrett Bradbury leads the Vikings’ revamped offensive line Source
Video game makers face backlash after El Paso shooting
President Trump blamed video games for the rise in gun violence, but research doesn’t back up such claims Source
Fantasy Football Rankings 2019: Busts from model that beat experts include Melvin Gordon, Phillip Lindsay
SportsLine simulated the 2019 NFL season 10,000 times and identified Fantasy football busts to avoid. Source
Freddie Kitchens ‘very pleased’ with rookie Mack Wilson’s strong training camp after draft fall
Wilson has been turning heads during his first NFL training camp Source